Columbus, Ohio — There was no slow start this time, but in the end, Michigan State still left Ohio State on Sunday with its third straight loss.
A late surge in the first half by Ohio State proved critical and a 20-point second-half hole was too deep to climb out of for Michigan State as the Buckeyes held off a late run for the 79-62 victory at Value City Arena.
Joshua Langford scored 14 for Michigan State (8-6, 2-6 Big Ten), but shot just 4-for-15 while Joey Hauser scored 11 points and Aaron Henry added 10.